Senior Probation Officer

About the role

The Judicial Department seeks an experienced Probation Officer to manage cases, conduct assessments, and facilitate long-term behavior change for clients court-ordered for services. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, mentoring less experienced officers, and participating in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Document client-related activities and review court orders.
• Conduct face-to-face appointments and interviews.
• Conduct on-going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community.
• Develop appropriate case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court.
• Assess, prioritize, and respond to critical incidents and potential risks in the field and office.
• De-escalate hostile/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Complete a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior.
• Provide relevant information and sentencing options to court.
• Submit comprehensive compliance reports to the Court including revocation documents.
• Update the Court as needed and provide professional testimony.
• Attend meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings.
• Inform staff, stakeholders, and public on Victim Rights Amendment.
• Respond to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community.
• Collect victim statements/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborate with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.
• Attend meetings and complete trainings as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field and two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field.
• OR High School Diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.
• At least two (2) years work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related field; one (1) of the years must have been as a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Department.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills and knowledge of work.
• Advanced & extensive knowledge of work.
• Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge.

Skills

• Advanced skills and knowledge of work.
• Advanced & extensive knowledge of work.
• Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge.

Benefits

This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Pay

$64,332.96 - $97,747.80

Schedule

Full Time